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Hanley Justin Ernst, a 48-year-old resident of Laguna Niguel, California, was last seen on the evening of July 4, 2025. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Hanley left his home with a friend to attend a fireworks show in Dana Point. He was wearing a distinctive orange and tan plaid tracksuit with white shoes. Despite plans to return home that night, Hanley never made it back. His vehicle was found parked outside his residence the next morning, with the key and garage remote left ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 04, 2025
Last Seen: Jul 04, 2025
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Hanley
Ernst
48
48
71 inches
151 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 04, 2025
Laguna Niguel
California
Orange County
Laguna Niguel
No
643
171784
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Santa Ana
California
Orange County
92703
Derek Bishop
Investigator
550 North Flower Street, California
7146477000
County
Law Enforcement
25-023325
2025-07-05
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/09/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Hanley was with his friend Brandon on the 4th of July.. they have been friends since high school.... ...Read More
08/28/2025
I've been following the disappearance of Hanley, and something that's been bugging me is the route h... ...Read More
07/07/2025
07/07/2025
